Interference Random Music Thread XII: GAF and the Liquid Courage

[lazarus]

I like that the bald goateed guy is wearing a Star Trek TNG "command" uniform.

 

[u2popmofo]

Left-field question, didn't feel like making a thread: who the fuck plays drums for Cocteau Twins? I'm on my fourth listen of Treasure (growing on me, I must say), and the drums really give the album the kick it needs. They sound great. It's either a (HIGHLY advanced, for the era) drum machine or a session man, because they supposedly never had a percussionist until the early '90s.

I always assumed it was a drum machine, but I have no clue. You may want to ask here, as I know Melon is a big fan and may know:

http://www.u2interference.com/forums/f221/cocteau-twins-138099.html

On a side note, if I was ever to make a "favorite songs EVAR!" list, Lorlei would likely be on the list.

 

[lazarus]

Wikipedia is your friend.

No drummer is listed in the personnel for Treasure.

 

[No spoken words]

I know every word to every song on Asia's self-titled debut. Still.

 

[mikal]

you know, i don't listen to Doves Kingdom Of Rust album nearly enough. it's so damn good. them and Savage Garden of course.

 

[No spoken words]

you know, i don't listen to Doves Kingdom Of Rust album nearly enough. it's so damn good.

Agreed. I broke it out a few weeks ago and thought it was better than ever.

 

[lazarus]

So if Vamp. Weekend was able to debut at #1 with approx. 120,000 copies sold, what are the odds Spoon can take it next week?

They won't sell as much as VW, but they might not have to. Doesn't look like they have much competition.

 

[lazarus]

So if Vamp. Weekend was able to debut at #1 with approx. 120,000 copies sold, what are the odds Spoon can take it next week?

They won't sell as much as VW, but they might not have to. Doesn't look like they have much competition.

 

[u2popmofo]

That's be pretty cool to see two indie label albums take the #1 spot two weeks in a row. Spoon is #1 now on iTunes, for whatever that's worth.

 

[phanan]

I know every word to every song on Asia's self-titled debut. Still.

I'm there with you.

 

[Imperor]

Maybe I'm dense, but I don't really see any way Spoon doesn't take the top spot next week. I was under the impression they were bigger than Werewolf Holiday.

 

[phanan]

There's nothing else really out there, so yeah, it should do it.

 

[u2popmofo]

Since Vampire was supposedly the 12th independent label album to ever hit #1, it'd be sort of a big deal for two different independent albums to hit #1 two weeks in a row.

 

[Imperor]

This is the jam.

 

[LemonMelon]

This is the jam.

GAF considers Mini Daddy the luckiest man on the face of this earth.

 

[u2popmofo]

That kid looks so much like a guy I work with, it's ridiculous. Thank you for providing me with some entertainment to send around the office tomorrow, Impz.

 

[Imperor]

Glad to be of service.


Alright, gang. Maybe only Cass McCombs can help me with this, but it's worth a shot anyway. Are jj worth getting into? I'm wary of any band who would put a photo of a leaf of the illegal narcotic marijuana (or "reefer") on their album cover, but I need a second opinion.

 

[lazarus]

I was under the impression they were bigger than Werewolf Holiday.

I think your impression is wrong. Spoon has enjoyed a slightly smaller level of popularity for a longer period of time, but in no way did they achieve the fraternity house level that VW reached in 2008.

 

[Imperor]

Well let's be honest, my impression of Spoon's popularity isn't exactly indicative of their national notoriety.

 

[No spoken words]

God I can't wait to see how well Spoon's record sells!

 

[Imperor]

Not that I care about how well the thing sells, but it's undeniable that back-to-back weeks of an independent label taking the top spot is kind of a big deal.

 

[No spoken words]

Not that I care about how well the thing sells, but it's undeniable that back-to-back weeks of an independent label taking the top spot isn't kind of a big deal.

Agreed!

 

[LemonMelon]

Well let's be honest, my impression of Spoon's popularity isn't exactly indicative of their national notoriety.

An Austinian's opinion on Spoon is about as valid as a Utahn's opinion on Joseph Smith's 28th marriage.

 

[lazarus]

 

[Imperor]

Agreed!

The Grammar Police strike again. Hopefully that doesn't make you like the police in the LC! Thread.

Not to split hairs here, LM, but it's Austinite.

 

[LemonMelon]

Not to split hairs here, LM, but it's Austinite.

It's not easy making Texans sound exotic, but I tried.

 

[lazarus]

The Grammar Police strike again. Hopefully that doesn't make you like the police in the LC! Thread.

 

[LemonMelon]

I'm not sure which is more frightening; getting pulled over, or the aftermath:

 

[lazarus]

Ahh, we haven't seen that in a while.

Did that even come up when we made the Interference memes list?

 

[Dalton]

I think your impression is wrong. Spoon has enjoyed a slightly smaller level of popularity for a longer period of time, but in no way did they achieve the fraternity house level that VW reached in 2008.

This is why IYS hates them.